NassifMD Dermaceuticals Skin Perfecting Dual Action Face & Body Scrub with 10% Glycolic Acid
Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“Helps exfoliate and remove dead surface skin cells, to reveal fresh skin cells”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
CleansingCetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate + 7 moreCleanses gently
“The creamy, lightly foaming cleanser with sustainable exfoliating particles:”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteth-16, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, laneth-16, laureth-7, oleth-16, peg-2 stearate se, steareth-16, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LinaloolMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycolic acid~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidIsopropyl palmitate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCetyl alcohol~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePhytelephas aequatorialis seed powder~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vegetable oil~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vegetable oilGlycerin~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium hydroxide~1.2–1.4%
Polyacrylamide~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideGlyceryl stearate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-2 stearate se~0.6–0.85%
Phenyl trimethicone~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeC13-14 isoparaffin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinLaureth-7~0.45–0.65%
Hydrogenated vegetable oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLaneth-16~0.25–0.5%
Ceteth-16~0.25–0.45%
Oleth-16~0.2–0.4%
Steareth-16~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEctoin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Ectoin3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Sorbitol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolDihydroxy methylchromone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylamide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to stabilize formulations and increase water resistance of sunscreen ingredients. In cosmetics, the polymer form of this compound is used. The polymer's molecules cannot penetrate the skin making the compound safe for use in skin care as long as the monomer residue (which, unlike polyacrylamide, is toxic) in the final product is below 0.2%. It can be irritating for skin
More about AcrylamideLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycolic acid, Isopropyl palmitate, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phytelephas aequatorialis seed powder, Vegetable oil, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Polyacrylamide, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-2 stearate se, Phenyl trimethicone, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Xanthan gum, Laneth-16, Ceteth-16, Oleth-16, Steareth-16, Parfum, Ectoin, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitol, Dihydroxy methylchromone, Acrylamide, Linalool, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| NassifMD DermaceuticalsSkin Perfecting Dual Action Face & Body Scrub with 10% Glycolic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | NeutrogenaOil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Cream Wash | SkinCeuticalsGentle Cleanser Cream | PrequelGLEANSER + GLYCOLIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $9.49 | $53.69 | $20.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 16 | 4 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Allantoin | Inulin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"NassifMD Dermaceuticals - Skin Perfecting Dual Action Face & Body Scrub with 10% Glycolic Acid" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (glycolic acid 5.90% - 7.20%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run.
- Humectants (glycerin 1.50% - 1.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 46.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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